Lynn Ruane is from Tallaght and lives in Killinarden with her two daughters. As a firm believer in lifelong learning, Lynn has engaged in education for most of her adult life. She has an honours degree in Political Science, Philosophy, Economics and Sociology from Trinity College Dublin. She was elected to the Oireachtas at the age of 31 and has now served as an Independent Senator for Trinity College for four years.She has worked to take her role beyond just the Seanad chamber and the gates of Leinster House. Lynn was a member of the Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy